Early Origins of the Brooksbey family

The surname Brooksbey was first found in Leicestershire at Brooksby. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held extensive estates. The early history of this name is so complex that for serious student interested in further research of the early history of the surname we recommend the ancient Harleian Manuscripts which are in the archives of the British Museum. These Manuscripts are a Catalogue of the Herald's Visitations between 1510 and 1600. This distinguished surname Brookesby of Broughton, Stapleford, Shollesly of Leicestershire, Brokesby of Lancashire, and Brookesby of Kilvington in Nottingham are all recorded in MS 1400, MS 1180, 1189, 1195, (in various folios) and others.

Early History of the Brooksbey family

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Early Notables of the Brooksbey family (pre 1700)

Distinguished members of the family include Francis Brokesby or Brookesbuy (1637-1714), an English nonjuror; and Eleanor Brooksby, an English noblewoman who with her sister supported Catholics in England during the 16th century by providing safe houses including Baddesley Clinton in... Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brooksbey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.